Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Apr 9, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 345
Mendi Valley Carved and Painted Highlands Shield
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Papua New Guinea, Southern Highlands, 20th century, red painted oval wood shield with yellow and orange geometric decoration, 52 x 17-1/2 in. - Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, November 16, 1985, lot 18 (attached label and accompanied by copy of catalog page); Private Collection, Tryon, North Carolina
worn curved loss at one end near approximately 12 in. crack, opposite side with crack parallel to edge, other abrasions, minor losses and typical wear˜˜
Condition
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